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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
Service Miscellaneous
Filling Fuel Tank
Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.
Add fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to
prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions
on stabilizer container.
Checking Wheel Nuts
Tighten rear wheel nuts in an alternating pattern to 68 N•m
(50 lb-ft.).
Servicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.
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3. Remove lock nut (A), bolt (B), two spacers (C) and
wheel assembly (D).
4. Remove seals (E), bearings (F) and spacer tube (G)
from wheel.
5. Clean and inspect bearings (F) and pack with clean
grease. Replace bearings as needed.
6. Install spacer tube (G), bearings (F) and new seals (E).
7. Install wheel assembly (D), two spacers (C), bolt (B) and
lock nut (A).
Servicing Caster Pivot Bearings
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are
explosive and flammable:
• Shut engine off before filling fuel tank.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
• Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated
area.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Use clean, approved non-metal container to
prevent static electric discharge.
• Use clean, approved plastic funnel without
screen or filter to prevent static electric
discharge.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel
can cause engine damage:
• Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening.
• Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel.
• Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s
operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.
• Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh
strainer when filling the fuel tank or container.
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